<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:11:55 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Can't wait for Halo: Campaign Evolved? Don't worry, one fan is recreating it in Fortnite with impressive attention to detail ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-campaign-evolved-in-fortnite z4HSrLMBSdDmxsXa4VRKDE Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:11:55 +0000 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:13:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dell’s stunning XPS 13 drops to under $1,000, packing a massive 32GB of RAM ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/dells-stunning-xps-13-drops-to-under-usd1-000-packing-a-massive-32gb-of-ram v6XQmNKv5PBEkYxrEqfbZN Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:10:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ World of Warcraft: Midnight's second season has been announced, and it's bringing a ton of snake-infested Raids, Dungeons, and Delves to fight ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/world-of-warcraft-midnight-second-season-announced-curse-of-ula-tek VWJeu3nmGbGgK4Nn2dBQt4 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:47:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried Microsoft's region-locked PC Manager and now I wish everyone could use it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/i-tried-microsofts-region-locked-pc-manager-and-now-i-wish-everyone-could-use-it JHFmLyJGAmQmRoVyr3SFE6 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:04:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ "It seems like a very well-made mod": Halo veteran weighs in on Campaign Evolved, and I'm not sure anyone actually agrees ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/it-seems-like-a-very-well-made-mod-halo-veteran-weighs-in-on-campaign-evolved nqF4qJcHBP5mm9KRt6AS3j Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:59:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Achievements and trophies" come to Winhanced with an update that shapes the handheld launcher into a real gaming hub ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/achievements-and-trophies-come-to-winhanced ypXK4ejcx3d32dD2VJr9c5 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:35:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Persona 4 Revival gets a gameplay deep dive on its new turn-based combat mechanics and story — now I'm even hungrier to play it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/persona-4-revival-deep-dive-new-turn-based-combat-mechanics-and-story MG5TQE2HjSiJi2iru5CYh9 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:48:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft confirms Recycle Bin glitch affecting all supported Windows versions — yes, even the trash needs debugging ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-confirms-recycle-bin-glitch-all-supported-windows tHLewRKDpUMwozRCkxBg47 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:29:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Store seems to be planning a consumer-friendly update with price history transparency for games and add-ons ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-store-update-price-history-transparency 24BwUG62m93bKH3fj5qE5N Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:20:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We want to manage expectations": Valve's Steam Controller reservations extend into 2027 as it tries "to get as many out" as possible amid restock hopes ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/we-want-to-manage-expectations-valves-steam-controller-reservations-extend-into-2027-as-it-tries-to-get-as-many-out-as-possible-amid-restock-hopes puwEuFfN4dU24Jq7fo45FE Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:51:26 +0000 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:02:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox and Halo are turning the franchise's first book into an audio drama to celebrate 25 years — it's got a "full cast" with Master Chief and Cortana's voice actors ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/xbox-and-halo-are-turning-the-franchises-first-book-into-an-audio-drama-to-celebrate-25-years esoMUwPWacrGJBTWReTS3h Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:19:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ After years of mixed messaging, Xbox is putting exclusives front and center and making it clear they still matter ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/after-years-of-mixed-messaging-xbox-is-putting-exclusives-front-and-center-and-making-it-clear-they-still-matter BDCi5dAKp4xP663y7BFVAW Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:26:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ After years of forgetting Windows shortcuts, I finally found a method that makes them stick — and it’s surprisingly simple ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/i-found-the-easiest-way-to-remember-all-the-windows-11-keyboard-shortcuts PFYHaEphKjpezqzu2eRMCm Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:24:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Free GTA 5 next-gen upgrades have come to Xbox, PC, and PS5, but I've got bad news — some Xbox players are ineligible "due to limitations of the platform" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/free-gta-5-next-gen-upgrades-have-come-some-xbox-players-are-ineligible-due-to-limitations-of-the-platform BJUaGeeWjTiAxh9pQ5oPMc Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:21:41 +0000 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Echo Generation 2' builds on the original in every way — a nostalgic turn-based RPG with a strategist twist on Xbox Play Anywhere ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/indies-idxbox/echo-generation-2-builds-on-the-original-in-every-way wxCJ7F7n6c5cawbBavSFkE Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:36:40 +0000 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:35:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Inside Razer’s $499 Huntsman Signature Edition, the most overbuilt keyboard it has ever made ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/razer-huntsman-signature-edition-review-2026 9eYzpDxtmbvf6wpSqv9iF3 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:12:56 +0000 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:03:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ I think I just found the best VR headset for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 — it's so light and comfortable, but it's pricey ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/virtual-reality/pimax-dream-air-vr-headset-hands-on nnFzqc7Q4S3zhnDtV7xsUW Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:08:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steve Ballmer called Google Chrome a "rounding error" — 17 years later, Internet Explorer is dead, and Microsoft Edge can barely catch up ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/steve-ballmer-called-google-chrome-a-rounding-error-17-years-later-internet-explorer-is-dead-and-microsoft-edge-can-barely-catch-up 5SBQsjkpzZ2iprhJsGf7Qn Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:17:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can buy an Xbox Series X, PS5, and Switch 2 for less than the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ — It feels to me like the handheld PC gaming era is over ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/msi-claw-8-ex-ai-plus-cost-xbox-ps5-switch-2 mDjZ6p6v52voBs2CmrXAg9 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:10:38 +0000 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:45:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Grand Theft Auto VI pre-order date is finally, officially revealed for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 — Rockstar's biggest GTA yet ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/grand-theft-auto-vi-pre-order-date-revealed TXCGQqZQpmJMNL3wvZYsDf Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:55:01 +0000 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:19:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ The MOST-wanted new Xbox Backward Compatible game is not what I expected — is Xbox sitting on a nostalgic Gen-Z goldmine? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-most-wanted-new-xbox-backward-compatible-game-is-not-what-i-expected C3aCScgfWgVFowRRREL2eT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why Microsoft Authenticator ditched multiple-choice logins ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/why-microsoft-authenticator-ditched-multiple-choice-logins jYTdrYuJbwPXahUiqFShZc Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:25:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft kills mandatory MSA Edge sign‑in after years of complaints, and Google login support will arrive in July ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-edge-google-login-support-in-july y5FEbnpvrUwvgvXgaxuQJR Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:14:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The details are ​inaccurate": Oracle denies $3 billion Microsoft cloud deal collapse over security and compliance concerns ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/oracle-denies-3-billion-microsoft-cloud-deal-collapse-over-security-compliance jij3GuLC2EVcRjq9ZumGTX Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:04:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ PSA: Steam's most popular PC background app was reportedly infected with malware via Wallpaper Engine's workshop ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/wallpaper-engine-malware-steam-workshop-kaspersky sx4ChQkcQjvm4y3TVDRk5A Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:38:39 +0000 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:42:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gears of War: E-Day revs up hype with a playable demo at Gamescom's upcoming Xbox FanFest, along with tech presentations ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/gears-of-war-e-day-revs-up-hype-with-a-playable-demo-at-gamescom-xbox-fanfest Yinvmkmn6tmjFqmbcNUmaB Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:21:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We are nearing the final delivery of patch notes": Bungie signals Destiny 2's "last string of hotfixes" are near as the devs prepare to end the game ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/bungie-signals-destiny-2s-last-string-of-hotfixes-are-near-as-the-devs-prepare-to-end-the-game agTQzVroVi422rXw8GzDKa Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:45:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Microsoft and Xbox really hate their own customers": Xbox is porting two classic Call of Duty games to PlayStation, but haven't announced needed fixes for Xbox, PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/xbox-is-porting-two-classic-call-of-duty-games-to-playstation-and-theyre-coming-very-very-soon uHtPjN5nS3wjUM4qD3kjD4 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:14:11 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:50:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ "It’s going to be significant": Reports claim Destiny 2 dev Bungie will soon face major layoffs and leadership departures after its final update ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/reports-claim-destiny-2-dev-bungie-will-soon-face-major-layoffs-and-leadership-departures-now-that-the-game-has-ended UNYCG96FrXiKzT2phfKNja Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:48:49 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:49:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Surface Pro 12 isn't the Surface Pro 12-inch: Microsoft's naming scheme has reached peak chaos ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/the-surface-pro-12-isnt-the-surface-pro-12-inch-microsofts-naming-scheme-has-reached-peak-chaos zfSDfNgmES8EZriDrqCgHa Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:04:16 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:04:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ DDR3 RAM should be dirt cheap in 2026, but the market has other ideas — here’s what’s going on ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/windows-11-ddr3-ram-prices-2026 rKy8bMdccjTZFFULfbH99a Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:59:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried Bus Simulator 27 on PC, and it's a super relaxing game... Until it just isn't ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/i-tried-bus-simulator-27-on-pc-and-its-a-super-relaxing-game-until-it-just-isnt SCKfDWasCXP2qAtdoRqgbn Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:54:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dell's new XPS 13 laptop is £899 in the United Kingdom, stunting its chances against Apple's £699 MacBook Neo ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dell/new-xps-13-laptop-more-expensive-in-uk xiihbBoVfGvBkabuhnoGBP Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:48:14 +0000 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:14:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Microsoft had already planned to sunset": Xbox showed Senua at Xbox Games Showcase to "help draw investor interest" to Ninja Theory before studio closure ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-showed-senua-at-xbox-games-showcase-to-help-draw-investor-interest-to-ninja-theory-before-studio-closure VhSCMyoZGXHRxoKBADpiY6 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:22:25 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:29:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ A "critical" Microsoft Copilot exploit exposes AI gullibility — turning the chatbot into a data snitch for 2FA codes and sensitive emails ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/a-critical-microsoft-copilot-exploit-exposes-ai-gullibility-turning-the-chatbot-into-a-data-snitch-for-2fa-codes-and-sensitive-emails qD8qEQN9utfLwgCPzDuvjg Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:11:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ I went digging through Windows 11’s settings and found a 90s feature Microsoft never bothered to remove ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/the-forgotten-windows-feature-microsoft-never-removed 6gRzM6cy7wW4p32hFUiwkf Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Embrace PC gaming at 4K and with this sublime 32-inch monitor that's had its overpriced fee cut down to affordable levels ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/monitors/embrace-pc-gaming-at-4k-and-with-this-sublime-32-inch-monitor vku3NJGuv5yhmmrHheSXG8 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:28:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ It's STILL a terrible time to buy a Surface, but it's not just Microsoft's fault ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/its-still-a-terrible-time-to-buy-a-surface-but-its-not-just-microsofts-fault W2kLNTym3quDzpXVAR4PKL Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:14:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft: Please let your Xbox studios cook — they shouldn't be punished for previous experiments and mismanagement ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-please-let-your-xbox-studios-cook f8dq3YtG4NPWcovAyGsZbS Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:30:15 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:37:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best Snapdragon X2 Elite laptop yet: HP OmniBook Ultra 14 is the prettiest Windows laptop we've tested this year ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/hp-omnibook-ultra-14-2026-snapdragon-x2-review gZA6fW329LrL3PaCMtG8Hb Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:01:52 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:56:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Quote of the day by Bill Gates: "Content is where I expect much of the real money will be made on the Internet" — Why the web is being destroyed over this exact premise 30 years later ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/qotd-bill-gates-content-is-king bxBkQGN6zWrAFfgNHFnTpe Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:01:16 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:40:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rampant AI‑driven GitHub outages force Microsoft into an unlikely alliance — Amazon steps in to keep code in line ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/rampant-ai-driven-github-outages-force-microsoft-into-an-unlikely-alliance-amazon-steps-in-to-keep-code-in-line N3vqGoWgPjwbiKNjiA3z3F Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:11:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft’s free Surface Pro keyboard is okay, but this one makes the tablet feel like a real laptop ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/microsofts-free-surface-pro-keyboard-is-okay-but-this-one-makes-the-tablet-feel-like-a-real-laptop DFH2drhwiFtoKnFkVk8XjV Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:07:43 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:37:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Surface will have Snapdragon X2 in business and consumer models — so what are the differences? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/surface-will-have-snapdragon-x2-in-business-and-consumer-models-so-what-are-the-differences LdzWr8GW37KpZFtty9FK7B Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:36:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 6 is coming soon; here's what's new ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-sim-update-6-is-coming-soon-heres-whats-new 84JkXeavpScK2ZaK8zB49o Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:37:07 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:37:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ The most hated Call of Duty game gets another chance at life in Xbox Game Pass' second wave of titles for June 2026 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-june-second-wave-2026 Qjxpjv3nNgcuZFBwvtEg4F Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:59:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Context matters a lot": New Steam Machine CPU benchmark numbers are underwhelming, but they're far from the full picture ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/steam-machine-geekbench-cpu-gaming-handheld-comparison 5ZEHLchVRxQ9gwHzrnJV9N Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:48:58 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:37:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The rumors are false": No, Microsoft isn't already looking to 'reverse course' on Xbox exclusives — but it's not hard to understand why these rumors spread ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-rumors-are-false-no-microsoft-isnt-already-looking-to-reverse-course-on-xbox-exclusives wuqAyLkveGrGSd6mDo3xSa Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:31:30 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:37:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ "My jaw dropped": Dell just launched its new $599 XPS 13, and I don't think the Windows 11 laptop market will ever be the same ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dell/xps-13-2026-launch-599 j8edUqVpPR6d5i3UMfHY3a Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:49:23 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:37:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft will finally include a keyboard with its new Surface Pro 12, but only for a limited time ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/microsoft-will-finally-include-a-keyboard-with-its-new-surface-pro-12-but-only-for-a-limited-time s2ZGWdHXuDJkR7oSxoJgwm Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:37:53 +0000